Husky Ballpark
Husky Ballpark is a college baseball park in the northwest United States, located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Opened 26 years ago in 1998, it is the home field of the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 conference. The playing field was renamed for donor Herb Chaffey in May 2009.
Chaffey Field at Husky Ballpark in July 2009 | |
Seattle Location in the United States Seattle Location in Washington | |
| Location | University of Washington Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 47.655°N 122.299°W |
| Owner | University of Washington |
| Operator | University of Washington |
| Capacity | 2,500 - (2014–present) 1,500 - (former) |
| Field size | Left Field: 327 ft (100 m) L. Center: 365 ft (111 m) Center (L.): 385 ft (117 m) Center (R.): 395 ft (120 m) R. Center: 365 ft (111 m) Right Field: 317 ft (97 m) |
| Surface | infield AstroTurf (2023–present) FieldTurf (2005–2023) AstroTurf (1998–2004) outfield AstroTurf (2023–present) FieldTurf (2014–2023) Natural grass (1998–2013) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1997 |
| Opened | March 21, 2014 (grandstand) February 27, 1998 |
| Renovated | 2013–2014 |
| Tenants | |
| Washington Huskies (NCAA) 1998–present | |
Husky Ballpark is located about 600 yards (550 m) north of Husky Stadium; the ballpark's left field wall borders wetlands adjacent to Union Bay. The UW's natural grass soccer stadium is adjacent to the north.
A new concrete grandstand was constructed after the 2013 season and opened on March 21, 2014, with an approximate seating capacity of 2,500. It formerly seated 1,500 in temporary bleachers.
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